Topic: My first dodgy ebay item

[Retro Rocket]

I just had an epiphany...    He used a different email for payment through paypal, all pictures have now been sent i large format to that email....we'll see what happens now....

[Gordon]

Thanks Gordon, being my first time doing this, where do i find the section where i can request the sellers information..?

I wish I could tell you, but since it's been so long I can't remember exactly, and even if I could I'm sure it's changed somewhat.  The best advice I can give you is to ask on the ebay "bidding" forum. 

http://forums.ebay.com/db1/forum/Bidding/110

I used to be a regular there, and there are still a lot of the same members around who know their #$%* and actually like to help people.  They can point you in the right direction, you just have to shrug off the idiots. 

For what it's worth, as I remeber you could click on your seller's name, which would bring up their profile, and somewhere in there was a link to request contact info.  There might also be a link in your notification emails about winning the auction that will lead you to the same place.  It's not info that's available to anyone, but if you're connected as buyer/seller through ebay, then they'll email it to you once you've requested it. 

[Retro Rocket]

I found another contact email, in the winning bid email, so i have sent all the large pics to that email as well. I'll wait and see what happens before going any further...  Thanks again Gordon...

[Retro Rocket]

Thanks Gordon, i have all his contact information now including his California Phone number, if anyone would like to call this guy and vouch for me, feel free to ask for his number...

[MoMo]

Mick, when you file an item not as described complaint the seller's Paypal account should be frozen until the problem is rectified.   Good luck with the  process...Larry

[Retro Rocket]

Thanks Larry, until i get the pics to him and we actually start a discussion i won't file a complaint just yet....

[trueblue]

Mick to call the states from Aus dial 0011+1+your number

[Retro Rocket]

Mick to call the states from Aus dial 0011+1+your number

Yeah all sorted mate, i will see whats in the inbox in the morning then i'll call him....

[Retro Rocket]

Mick to call the states from Aus dial 0011+1+your number

Yeah all sorted mate, i will see whats in the inbox in the morning then i'll call him....

Well its just after 7 am here in Aus {1:13pm in california} and after getting their business email and sending off 20 pictures and getting his business details off ebay i have heard nothing, i am starting to suspect that the "Boss" has a smart ass worker thats going to get in trouble for being less that honest about this whole ordeal and is stalling.
I am going to ring them today and see what happens....   Getting very frustrated with all this...

[Retro Rocket]

There is a {323} at the start of the number, do i need to dial that as well..?

[Retro Rocket]

There is a {323} at the start of the number, do i need to dial that as well..?

Yes you do...    Rang twice, no one there..  Great business to deal with ....

[Greggo]

Do you know where in Cali he is?

323 is central Los Angeles.

[Retro Rocket]

Do you know where in Cali he is?

323 is central Los Angeles.

Thanks Greggo, i have rang this guy numerous times today, no one there and no reply to any of yesterdays emails .... How far are you from there.?  Is it a local call.?  I keep getting an answering machine so i am getting international charges every time i call     And i don't want to leave a message just in case he won't take the call at all....I might have to start action through Ebay...

[Greggo]

Do you know where in Cali he is?

323 is central Los Angeles.

Thanks Greggo, i have rang this guy numerous times today, no one there and no reply to any of yesterdays emails .... How far are you from there.?  Is it a local call.?  I keep getting an answering machine so i am getting international charges every time i call     And i don't want to leave a message just in case he won't take the call at all....I might have to start action through Ebay...

RR, it's 300 miles from me, but I do have free long distance calling on my cell, and home phone, so I wouldn't mind making a few calls if it saves you from international charges.  PM me the info..happy to help.

[Retro Rocket]

Do you know where in Cali he is?

323 is central Los Angeles.

Thanks Greggo, i have rang this guy numerous times today, no one there and no reply to any of yesterdays emails .... How far are you from there.?  Is it a local call.?  I keep getting an answering machine so i am getting international charges every time i call     And i don't want to leave a message just in case he won't take the call at all....I might have to start action through Ebay...

RR, it's 300 miles from me, but I do have free long distance calling on my cell, and home phone, so I wouldn't mind making a few calls if it saves you from international charges.  PM me the info..happy to help.

Thanks mate....

[Stev-o]

Mick - let me know if you want me to call too.

Gold arrow lives in LA.

[Retro Rocket]

Mick - let me know if you want me to call too.

Gold arrow lives in LA.

Thanks Stevo...

[Retro Rocket]

I just received a reply , this is what the A-hole had to say..

my supervisior said send it back with note of specified damage with pics
- apexpromotors

I have already sent 18-20 pics and 3 extremely detailed emails on what is up with this head....GRRRRR

This was my reply

I am NOT sending it back, if I do then  I’m out of pocket nearly 400 dollars on shipping alone, that’s not good enough. Did you see the pictures? Why would you need a note, I have explained at least 3 times in detail through ebay what is wrong with it, its clearly visible in the pictures I sent. How about refunding me the difference in shipping $95 dollars and $ 200 for the damage on the head, it will still cost me more than that to make this head suitable for use. I don’t believe you even looked carefully at the head mating surface at all, in the auction you state the head is “surface finish  in good condition” , every one I have shown just laughed at that.!!   it is covered in scratches and gouges and needs work to be able to be used properly, I’m getting sick of repeating myself about this. You have seen the pictures, I know because ebay sent confirmation that they were sent..
Blind Freddy could see the damage, not to mention the poor way in which it was shipped, not too mention the price you charged me for sub standard shipping box with I piece of bubble wrap and a couple of handfuls of polystyrene pieces, not good enough.
I want your “supervisor” to respond to me in person, {His name removed from this post}, ebay supplied me with his contact details. I am far from happy with the way you have dealt with this matter and am running out of patients quickly. Please put me in touch with your supervisor or I will have no choice but to take this up with ebay….

It been like trying to communicate with a friggin child....

[Elan]

also if you wanted I can size down the images and you can try again through ebay...

[Retro Rocket]

also if you wanted I can size down the images and you can try again through ebay...

I did that mate, i also found another email for this ahole and sent bigger versions, he now has at least 36 detailed photos with script on the pointing out all the problems.....

[Retro Rocket]

I just tried calling again but every time it goes to an answering service, no one answers this phone, i'm starting to realize why...

[Stev-o]

I just tried calling again but every time it goes to an answering service, no one answers this phone, i'm starting to realize why...

It's currently 7:30pm in Cali Mick, sounds like that seller is a business and they are prolly home by now.

[Retro Rocket]

I just tried calling again but every time it goes to an answering service, no one answers this phone, i'm starting to realize why...

It's currently 7:30pm in Cali Mick, sounds like that seller is a business and they are prolly home by now.

I have rung multiple times today starting at 1.30 pm California time....

[Retro Rocket]

Being my first time {be gentle with me... } can anyone give me a quick run down on how to do a claim through ebay..?

Thanks for all your help guys...

Mick

[Retro Rocket]

His latest reply, looks like this is going through ebay.....

there is a reason for shipping insurance which has been placed when this item was sent it was throughly inspected and cleaned and if you read it is stipulated if your pickky rebuild or use it as is no refunds or returns im sorry if your unhappy do the right thing and contact your postal service as there is no lets make a deal im tired of over seas let foul feed backers or give me a partial refund gamers
- apexpromotors